American Education Week 2023-2024

2023-2024 American Education Week Contest

Every year in celebration of American Education Week the Carlisle Area School District sponsors a contest for students in grades 5-12. Each winner receives a bronze medallion, certificate of recognition, their name inscribed on the winner plaque which hangs in the winner's school, and a gift certificate from Whistlestop Bookshop bookstore in Carlisle.  

Elementary School:

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Ahzani Kidane-Motes, Bellaire Elementary
Abdul Issaka Alou, Crestview Elementary
Titus Thomas, Hamilton Elementary
Serenity Keck, LeTort Elementary 
Hudson DeGuzman, Mooreland Elementary
Evan Hinkel, Mt. Holly Springs Elementary
Molly Wilcox, N. Dickinson Elementary


Middle School Prompts:

Steve Irwin is quoted as saying, “I believe education is all about being excited about something.” Identify and explain how a teacher or community member has generated excitement about a concept that made you want to learn. What character traits did he or she have that drove you to achieve? You may use any medium in which to respond to this prompt, including, but not limited to essay, video, song, PowerPoint, poem, etc.

Grade 6 Winners (click their name to view their submission):

Walter Kirkham, Lamberton Middle School
Ramiz Mehmedovic, Wilson Middle School
 

Nelson Mandela is quoted as saying, “Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world.”  Identify and explain how learning a specific concept inspired you to be the catalyst for change in your community or in the world. What character traits did the educator (or role model) have that sparked your passion for change? You may use any medium in which to respond to this prompt, including, but not limited to essay, video, song, PowerPoint, poem, etc.

Grade 8 Winner (click on the name to view submission):

Logan Kuntz, Lamberton Middle School


High School Submission (click the link below to view the video)

CHS Door Decorating Video by HerdTV Broadcasting Students, - Lily Holsinger and Erica Gobin


Herd Strong!